Warnings: Self-harm (cutting), Johnlock slash (Rating could go up), Unbeta'd, and I'm not British

Disclaimer: I don't own Sherlock.

More notes at the end of Chapter.


John's takes Sherlock's angular face in his warm hands and gently places a soft kiss to the corner of Sherlock's mouth. "You'll never feel alone again if I have any say in the matter. If you'll have me, I'll love you and stay with you always."

"Then you'll never leave."

When they had finally returned home, with firm instructions for John to keep a vigilant watch over Sherlock, they lay together on the sofa spooned together with Sherlock's chest to John's back. John had made an inquiry about Sherlock's past. After some time had passed, and the sun was beginning to leave the sky, Sherlock began to speak.

He left nothing to the imagination. At particularly hard points in his life he would pause and John would snuggle back into his embrace and place his hands more firmly against Sherlock's that lay across his stomach. When the tale had finished and several cups of tea had been consumed, the sun had fled and the moon shone brilliantly through the darkened night.

When they had finally headed to bed, they both decide that separation would not be advisable or wanted by either party. John took Sherlock's hand and led him up the stairs and through the door. Once inside, John places his hands gently on Sherlock's chest and looks up into his grey, stormy eyes that reflect a wary hesitation that borders on fear. 'He's afraid I'll leave again.' The idea dawns on John as he draws him into a warm hug. 'I've been trusted with his heart and I've got to be more careful with it.'


Notes: I've written everything out, and I was wanting to know, if you all would stick with the story if the rating finally went up to 'M'. I can easily take it out or leave it in. One more chapter to go and then it will be over! I'm so glad I've got to share this wonderful experience with you all! Thank you again to my lovely supporters! I lover you all and I just want to take a moment to specially thank: MrsThreepwood who has pretty much been with me through the beginning, giving me encouraging words and helping me fix mistakes along the way!

AmandaKK: Yes they have! I love the boys and I believe they absolutely belong together always :D 3